Sources: Cavs favor Embiid with No. 1 pick

Summary of 2 articles · Updated May 21, 2014

Sources told ESPN.com that Embiid is the early frontrunner for the top pick as long as his back is OK when the team's medical personnel is able to get an in-depth look at him in the coming weeks. Embiid, who played at Kansas, is also an effective two-way … (more)player who can rebound and block and alter shots. Milwaukee Bucks general manager John Hammond says Jabari Parker, Andrew Wiggins and Joel Embiid have a chance to be All-Stars who can help teams build a champion. The Cavs most pressing needs are that of a skilled small forward who can shoot the ball with the likely departure of free agent Luol Deng. However, Cleveland which has Tristan Thompson and Anderson Varejao up front, could also sorely use a skilled big man who is able to score in the post and also step out and make shots from the perimeter. The Bucks got the No. 2 draft pick Tuesday behind the Cleveland Cavaliers, who received the first selection for the second straight year and third time in the last four.